News From Keysound

Keysound in Leicester are looking forward to the arrival of the all new P-115 digital piano. The Yamaha P115 will be available in Black and White The P-115 uses Yamaha's "Pure CF sound engine," featuring a piano sound recorded from Yamaha's renowned CFIIIS concert grand piano, heard on stages all over the world. In addition to the advanced piano sound, the improved damper resonance function recreates the reverberation of a grand piano, allowing for a finer level of nuanced expression.

Come and see the very latest Korg keyboards and the exciting new Korg Ultimax range at the Cheltenham Chase Hotel this weekend with Keysound. Demonstrations, teaching sessions and concerts. Call us now on 0116 2541053 for more information or visit us at the Hotel from Friday 6th of February to Sunday 8th. See you there

Kawai have just announced a new model, the all new Kawai CA67, which will replace the CA65 digital piano, highlighted here are some of the new features we can look forward to: New piano samples including the fantasic Shigeru Kawai EX, the legendary Kawai EX and the two metre model the Shigeru Kawai SK-5 Kawai Grand Piano feel II wooden key action The new developed speaker system SHS headphone technology   Call 0116 2541053 Now for more Details on the Amazing Digital Piano

Yamaha has updated the popular MOX Series music production synthesizer workstation with the latest MOTIF XF technology by adding more sounds, more effects and even a Flash board option slot. Because it’s compatible with MOTIF XF and MOX data, MOXF has a huge collection of sound and sample libraries and optional software available right away. Expandable, portable, affordable, and compatible with a wide range of other products, these instruments brings MOTIF music production power to a whole new generation of musicians and producers. Keysound has the MOXF6 in stock Please feel free to contact us on 0116 2541053 in Leicester

Roland has announced a substantial increase in the length of warranty cover provided on selected models in its digital piano range. Effective immediately, and backdated to the beginning of the year, all current models and colour variations in the Roland HP/HPi and LX series will come with a 10-year warranty protecting against failure from faulty manufacture. This best-in-class warranty is offered as a testament to the exceptional durability and workmanship that goes in to Roland’s digital pianos and underlines one of Roland’s key goals, which is to produce digital pianos of the highest quality that are built to last for many years. Sean Montgomery, Roland’s European product manager for pianos, explained why it makes sense to offer such a long warranty period; “A lot can happen in a decade. You could go from being a complete beginner to an accomplished pianist in that time. Or if you bought for your children, you’ll want to make sure your chosen piano will keep them playing for many years to come. Whatever musical path you choose, it’s reassuring to know that your Roland digital piano will be with you every step of the way – today, tomorrow and for years to come.” To activate the warranty, new owners should register their piano with Roland UK, providing the serial number and name of the retailer from which it was bought. Once registered, the 10 year warranty cover will start automatically. Customers who have already bought one of the specified pianos can also benefit from the upgraded warranty, as the cover is offered retrospectively on pianos sold on or after January 1st 2014. The Roland pianos within the 10 year warranty programme are as follows. - HP-504 in Rosewood, Contemporary Black and White - HP-603 in Contemporary Rosewood, Contemporary Black and White - HP-605 in Contemporary Rosewood, Contemporary Black, White and Polished Ebony - LX-7 in Contemporary Black, Brown Walnut and Polished Ebony - LX-17 in Polished White and Polished Ebony - HPi-50e in Rosewood

Kawai has now launched the ES100 in white. If you would like more information about this wonderful Piano please follow the links below. Please note that when purchasing this product the stand and the three pedal unit are optional extra's and need to be added to the basket separately. Kawai ES100 Digital Piano in White Kawai HLM-1 Stand in White Kawai F350 Three Pedal Unit in White If you require more information please feel free to contact Keysound on 0116-2541053 in Leicester

Casio has launched a new range of pianos. The Privia range is: PX-5SWE PX-760 PX-860 New in the Celviano range: AP-460 The Privia and Celviano range have got unprecedented Natural Reproduction of the Rich Expressive Power and Resonance of an Acoustic Piano. The characteristics of CASIO’s newly developed Multi-dimensional Morphing AiR* Sound Source reflect thorough attention to detail in expressing the rich, resonating tones inherent to the piano. The capacity of the installed memory has been expanded to achieve a longer sampling duration and enhanced waveform data quality. The temporal changes in tone that create sound you would expect only from a piano, beginning with the initial sound and leading into a beautiful extension until the sound eventually vanishes, are reproduced naturally. Even the length of the reverberation can be controlled at will by the player by adjustments in touch, as with an acoustic piano. Seamless variations that respond continuously to the power behind each stroke, not only in terms of volume but also in terms of the nuances of the sound itself, range from a fine, gentle ppp (pianississimo) to an intense, powerful fff (fortississimo). All 88 keys in corporate a stereo resonance simulator, more over, that reproduces the string sounds of a grand piano remarkably realistically. The pleasure of listening to acoustic changes can be obtained by opening the grand piano-like lid installed on high-end models (PX-860), which place a particular focus on sound output quality. These developments represent an unprecedented evolution of the digital piano’s expressive power in the areas of both sound and resonance.

Available from October 2014! The All New Kawai CN25 Digital Piano Authentic Touch, Beautiful Sound, Inspiring Features, Renowned Quality. the new standard in digital piano value and performance. Kawai’s latest CN Series model CN25 features a realistic, 88-note keyboard, beautiful grand piano sounds, and headphone jacks to avoid troubling family members and neighbours – all within an attractive, affordable instrument that will never require tuning. In addition to faithfully recreating the touch and tone of an acoustic piano, the CN 25 boasts a variety of additional features suitable for different playing abilities. The convenient lesson function allows aspiring pianists to learn piano with classical etudes and songs from the popular Alfred course books or Beyer, Czerny and Burgmüller, while Concert Magic encourages even non-players to enjoy making music by simply tapping the keyboard with a steady, rhythmical beat. Keyboard Action The new CN Series’ class-leading Responsive Hammer III keyboard action recreates the supreme touch of an acoustic grand piano, with its realistic movement and rigid, springless design providing a smooth and natural piano playing experience. The instruments’ triple-sensor key detection system enhances responsiveness and accuracy, while structural reinforcements throughout the action assembly help to minimise noise and key wobble during staccato and fortissimo passages. The weight of the keyboard is appropriately graded to mirror the heavier bass hammers and lighter treble hammers of an acoustic piano, while let-off simulation recreates the subtle ‘notch’ sensation felt when softly playing the keys of a grand piano. These important characteristics allow discerning pianists to practise their expanding repertoire with confidence, and ensure that there are no unpleasant surprises when called upon to perform using the finest acoustic grand pianos. The impressive CN 25 features Kawai’s highly regarded Ivory Touch key surfaces as standard. This finely textured material gently absorbs fingertip perspiration and oils to assist playing control, and possesses a natural, matte finish that is smooth but not slippery. Furthermore, this moisture is absorbed without dirt or grease permeating the surface, allowing the keytops to be wiped clean easily using only a damp cloth. Sound When playing a fine piano, the amount of pressure applied to the keyboard affects not only the volume of the sound produced, but also the unique tonal character of each note. Therefore, in order to construct a realistic acoustic portrait of the EX concert grand piano, not only is each key recorded individually, but also at various different volume levels, ranging from gentle pianissimo to thunderous fortissimo. The new CN Series offer a highly detailed acoustic portrait, employing Kawai’sproprietary Progressive Harmonic Imaging sampling technology to ensure smooth tonal transitions across the keyboard and throughout the entire dynamic range. Recording each key individually in this way, preserves the rich harmonic character of the EX concert grand piano, and guarantees that the sound heard when playing any of the CN 25 keys is a faithful representation of the original acoustic source. An experienced piano technician is essential to fully realise the potential of a fine acoustic piano. In addition to meticulously tuning each individual note, the technician also performs numerous regulation and voicing adjustments that allow an instrument to truly sing. The CN 25 Virtual Technician simulates these refinements digitally, allowing performers to shape various aspects of the piano’s tonal character and playability to suit their unique personal preferences. Other Features The new Vocal Assist function with its speech output makes it easy to find the desired function. In addition Sound Preview let's you find any sound easily. The new CN 25 features song recordering capabilities that both enhances one’s playing enjoyment and assists with piano study. The CN25’s useful recorder allows up to three songs to be stored in internal memory and played back at the touch of a button, serving as a convenient self-assessment tool for players of all skill levels. The CN25 also includes a USB-to-host jack to connect the CN25 to a computer and the MIDI jacks for various other connectivities. The extra large Music Rack can be set in three different angles like a real grand piano. The Grand Feel pedals offer a authentic feeling pedal system and allow for maximum control.

Korg have just launched the new PA3Xle. This professional keyboard is perfect for performance and songwriting. It has an great range of styles and the sounds are just awesome. For more information about this fantastic new keyboard please see Korg PA3Xle keyboard

Just launched the Roland RP401R digital piano in white

Just launched the Roland HP504 digital piano in white

Korg's lastest edition to the PA range, the all new PA300, call in at Keysound Narborough Road Leicester to see and hear this fantastic new keyboard